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By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Pterostilbene is an ancient, prized health tonic that has gained considerable recognition over the last 20 years. It belongs to a rare class of antiaging and longevity-promoti…

By Sharyl Attkisson | December 8, 2024  The following information is from Children’s Health Defense. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its 2025 immunization schedule, recommending a new Hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccin…

Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and the American (and global) chronic disease epidemic have exposed critical failures in the current medical system, particularly within institutions like the FDA, CDC, and NIH. Their…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” “Bah Humbug!” Which one describes you? The onset of winter with the shortest daylight hours of the year, colder temperatures, holiday…

Wellness Resources Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with many wonderful things. Yet, individuals may find themselves feeling stressed out with different foods, travel, immune challenges, and stress. These all affect health and wellbeing. Plannin…

Date:November 21, 2024Source:University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusSummary:New research reveals many prenatal vitamins don't contain enough of the nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy, while others contain harmful levels of t…

By Sharyl Attkisson | November 16, 2024  The following information is from Children’s Health Defense. A new study published in journal Cancer links over 20 commonly used agricultural chemicals to increased prostate cancer risk. The research…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition The lymph system plays a vital role in fluid balance, detoxification, and immune defense.  Nutrients like arabinogalactan enhance lymph flow, immune cell activity, and overal…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards A mother’s nutrition during pregnancy and her child’s nutrition in the first two years of life (the first 1000 days from conception to age two) are crucial elements in a child’s neurodevelopment and lifelong ment…

Date:May 1, 2024Source:European Molecular Biology LaboratorySummary:Researchers changed the composition of the gut microbiota in male mice through common antibiotics, inducing a condition called dysbiosis, and found that: - Mouse pups sired by a dys…

Fish oil supplements could help guard against overall risk of developing cancer Date: November 4, 2024 Source: University of Georgia Summary: In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, n…

According to data from the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), adverse reaction reports linked to weight loss drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, whose active ingredient is semaglutide, increased by 40% in six months. byDr. Joseph Merc…

Editorial in The Lancet highlights the critical importance of muscle mass with weight loss medications Date: October 25, 2024 Source: Pennington Biomedical Research Center Summary: A recent article highlights the critical importance of skele…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Do you find yourself aging faster with an expanding list of health concerns? At the forefront of staying well and having strong immune resiliency is the integrity of the mucosal…

Richard Gale and Gary Null Progressive Radio Network, August 21, 2024 For a nation that prides itself on being the world’s wealthiest, most innovative and technologically advanced, the US’ healthcare system is nothing less than a disaster and di…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Do you read food labels? Do you use products marketed as low in sugar or made with a sugar substitute? Do you trust they are the best choice for your health? Food labels provide…

By Dr Joseph Mercola The documentary "Industry Scandal: The Loss of Nutrients" exposes how modern farming practices and seed hybridization have dramatically reduced the nutritional content of our fruits and vegetables over the past 60 years. The…

By Sharyl Attkisson | October 30, 2024  The following information is from Public Citizen. Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, is calling for federal officials to investigate troubling practices in recent Alzheimer’s dis…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Occasional indigestion or a decline in digestive power can make enjoying your favorite foods uncomfortable. Poor digestion may cause embarrassing gas or a sudden need to rush to…

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10787-024-01578-w As of July 2024 775,754,322 confirmed cases of COVID-19 13,578,710,228 vaccine doses had been administered It is unclear why some patients develop severe symptoms while others do not,…

by Keila DePape, McGill University Reduced thymic cellularity and altered T cell development in CypKO mice. Credit: Science Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9582 As Canadians brace for "vitamin D winter"—months when the sun's an…

By Steven Middendorp A panel of medical experts has stated that nutrition education is largely “limited or completely absent from the requirements for most medical specialties in graduate medical education.” The authors make a call for change to…

Provided by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association  Acute pancreatitis (AP), which affects people of all ages, is one of the leading causes of hospital admission due to gastrointestinal diseases. Approximately 20% of patie…

By Sharyl Attkisson | October 13, 2024  The following is from Children’s Health Defense. As the organic food industry grows, concerns about fraudulent labeling have also increased. Mark Kastel, an organic industry watchdog, explains that while…